Welcome to ICGN

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors, ICGN is a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship.

Our purpose

Led by investors responsible for assets worth around $US 77 trillion, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, societies, and the environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around the ICGN Global Governance Principles and ICGN Global Stewardship Principles.

Latest Policy Output

ICGN Letter: Proposal for a Directive on multiple-vote share structures, European Parliament

16 October 2023

ICGN Letter: Gender diversity in Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan Gender Equality Bureau

10 October 2023

ICGN Letter: Shareholding disclosures, Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA)

10 October 2023

ICGN Letter: Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices, Canadian Securities Administrators

26 September 2023

ICGN Systemic Stewardship & Public Policy Advocacy Toolkit

25 September 2023

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ICGN Letter: OECD Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises

11 September 2023

ICGN Response to the ISSB Agenda Priorities Consultation

1 September 2023

ICGN Letter: Revision of the UK Corporate Governance Code

31 August 2023

Female Directors and Sustainable Corporate Growth - Remarks from Kerrie Waring

30 August 2023

Upcoming...

Education

Education is a core part of ICGN's mission to inform members about key developments in corporate governance and investor stewardship. Our Sustainability Fundamentals course runs on 4, 8 and 11 December 2023, online.

ICGN Interviews: Serdar Çelik, Head of Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Division, OECD

12 December 2023 · ICGN Member Exclusive
Join us for a conversation between Serdar Çelik, (OECD) and Kerrie Waring (CEO, ICGN) in the first of our new member-only 'ICGN Interviews' series.
(online, complimentary)

ICGN Washington, D.C. Conference, hosted by the IFC

7, 8 March 2024 · Washington, D.C., USA
Hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
(in-person)

Influence

Influencing policy through ICGN Principles, the investor-led global standard for governance and stewardship.

Convene

Convening global meetings for unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Inspire

Enhancing professionalism in governance and stewardship practice through information and education.